Black Myth: Wukong
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Asus ZenBook A16 reviewThe Asus ZenBook A16, featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, offers impressive processing power and a high-quality OLED screen, but its integrated Adreno GPU limits its gaming capabilities. While it handles lighter titles and older games well at medium to low settings, it falls short for demanding modern games. The laptop is a strong productivity device with exceptional battery life, though its price and the GPU's limitations make it a mediocre choice for dedicated gamers.
EXPLORE THE ART AND CREATIVITY BEHIND 40 GAME TITLES THROUGH “WORLDS OF PLAY” GLOBAL ART EXHIBITION IN COLOGNE, AUGUST 27 TO 29Tencent announced "Worlds of Play: The Game Art Exhibition," a global art show featuring 40 game titles from over 20 studios. The exhibition will take place in Cologne, Germany, from August 27 to 29 during gamescom 2026. It will showcase artworks and installations across five themed zones, celebrating the artistry and cultural significance of game creation.
The best Los Angeles events for the week of July 6 - July 12 — MP3s & NPCsThis article highlights various Los Angeles events happening between July 6 and July 12, including the Black Myth: Wukong Global Concert, improvisational shows like Rollin' With My Homies and Tranquility, and live music performances. It also mentions a Tom Waits tribute and a maid/butler café event.
The first wave of Steam Machines are dropping. Here's what people think.The initial reception for Valve's Steam Machine has been mixed, with early adopters noting its high price point compared to traditional consoles due to recent hardware inflation. While some users praise its ability to run PC games and quiet operation, others, including Shuhei Yoshida, have expressed concerns about long game boot times and overall performance. Reports of hardware failures, such as GPU issues leading to bricked units, have also surfaced, drawing parallels to the Xbox 360's 'Red-Ring of Death'.
'Balatro' Plays Winning Hand at GDCA 2025, Receiving Game of the YearBalatro, the indie roguelike deckbuilder from solo developer LocalThunk, won Game of the Year at the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards. The game also secured wins for Best Debut, Best Design, and the Innovation Award. Other notable winners included Astro Bot for Best Audio and Best Technology, and Sam Lake received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Exclusive interview: The Scroll of Taiwu is what happens when an RPG stops holding your handThe Scroll of Taiwu, a complex Wuxia-inspired RPG from ConchShip Games, has launched its 1.0 English version after years in Early Access. Founder Zheng Jie discusses the game's unique design philosophy, which emphasizes player agency within a living world rather than making the player the central focus. The game blends life simulation, roguelike elements, and generational drama, offering a deep cultural experience rooted in Chinese folklore and martial arts.
Black Myth: Wukong has "achieved results beyond our expectations", says developer, as sales reportedly pass a colossal milestoneBlack Myth: Wukong has reportedly sold over 30 million copies, surpassing expectations and outpacing sales milestones of Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077. Developer Game Science confirmed the game has achieved results beyond their expectations, though they did not provide specific updated sales figures beyond the initial 10 million sold in four days. The studio is now working on Black Myth: Zhong Kui, another single-player action-RPG rooted in Chinese folklore.- Daily Video Game Deals Jun 6 – Skull and Bones, The Precinct, Persona 3 Reload, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Alan Wake 2 & MoreDaily Video Game Deals for June 6, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features significant discounts on titles such as Skull and Bones, The Precinct, Persona 3 Reload, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Alan Wake 2, among many others.
After the success of Black Myth: Wukong and Wuchang: Fallen Feather, Swords of Legends aims to elevate the Chinese action-RPG even furtherDeveloper Aurogon Shanghai revealed a new trailer for Swords of Legends, an action-adventure RPG and the fourth game in the Gujian series. The trailer showcases combat, including a boss fight against Kong Kong Zi, and the Spirit Companion system. The game is single-player and is targeting release on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
Black Myth: Wukong Concert Tickets On Sale Now For North American ShowsTickets are now on sale for the North American stops of the Black Myth: Wukong concert series, featuring a full orchestra performing tracks from the game. The Los Angeles show is scheduled for July 7, 2026, at the Peacock Theater, with various ticket tiers offering different merchandise. The game itself, an action RPG from Game Science, received critical acclaim and won multiple awards in 2024.
Nvidia's Chinese budget GPU rival can actually run games, but it isn't a threat to the RTX 5060 yetChinese company Lisuan has released the LX 7G100, a graphics card that can run games and is positioned as a potential rival to Nvidia's offerings. While benchmarks show it performing significantly below Nvidia's RTX 5060, it represents a notable step forward for China's domestic GPU development, with potential for future improvements.- Daily Video Game Deals May 15 – Despera Drops, Spirit of The North, Darkest Dungeon II, Black Myth: Wukong, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed & MoreDaily video game deals for May 15th include discounts on Despera Drops, Spirit of The North, Darkest Dungeon II, Black Myth: Wukong, and Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Additionally, Sunderfolk and The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition are free on the Epic Games Store.
Xbox is reportedly creating a new Game Pass tier to capture the ever growing Chinese gaming market withMicrosoft is reportedly developing a new tier of Game Pass specifically for the Chinese market, codenamed 'Project Saluki'. This initiative aims to cater to China's unique regulatory environment and gamer preferences, following the significant growth of the Chinese gaming market and increasing adoption of simplified Chinese on platforms like Steam. The move comes as Xbox seeks to bolster its position, with new CEO Asha Sharma leading efforts to revitalize the brand.
I've spent 30 years with Microsoft but Linux and Pop! OS might have converted meAfter 30 years of using Microsoft Windows, the author details their experience switching to Pop! OS, a Linux distribution. While praising Pop! OS for its responsiveness and customization, the author notes challenges with app availability and performance in certain games compared to Windows. Despite these drawbacks, the author expresses a continued interest in exploring Linux further.
Doom The Dark Ages ray tracing might have killed your frame rate, but at least it saved id 110GB of disk spaceid Software has revealed that implementing real-time ray tracing in Doom: The Dark Ages, instead of pre-baked global illumination, significantly reduced potential disk space requirements and development time. While this decision necessitates ray tracing-capable hardware and can impact frame rates, it allows for more complex environments and faster iteration during development.
HoYoverse Trademarks Nodusfall and Vassago for Future Projects - GameHauntHoYoverse has trademarked "Nodusfall" and "Vassago," indicating two new game projects in development. Nodusfall is described as a science-fantasy MMORPG built on Unreal Engine 5, targeting a late 2026 release for PC and consoles, while Vassago appears to be an action RPG with occult themes, potentially releasing in 2027. These titles mark HoYoverse's shift to Unreal Engine 5, aiming for more mature themes and advanced visuals compared to their previous Unity-based games like Genshin Impact.
Games Inbox: Will Marvel’s Wolverine be as good as Spider-Man 2?Readers discuss the potential of Marvel's Wolverine compared to Marvel's Spider-Man 2, with concerns about its movement and gore. Other topics include the future of digital game distribution, the perceived audience for Steam Machines, and the implications of Nintendo's movie ventures. There's also commentary on game difficulty modifiers, the impact of Grand Theft Auto 6, and PlayStation's digital rights management.
Single-channel DRAM is bad news for PC gaming but depending on what CPU you have, it's not actually as awful as you…This analysis explores the impact of single-channel DRAM on PC gaming performance, particularly in light of current memory price increases. While dual-channel is generally preferred, CPUs with large caches, like AMD's Ryzen processors with 3D V-Cache, can mitigate performance drops in GPU-limited scenarios. However, in CPU-limited situations or on systems with less cache, single-channel DRAM can significantly reduce frame rates and cause microstutters, making dual-channel memory a crucial consideration for optimal gaming.- Black Myth: Wukong Global Concert Tour announced with US dates in JulyGame Science has announced a global concert tour for the music of Black Myth: Wukong, with dates scheduled in New York and Los Angeles during July. The tour aims to bring the game's soundtrack to fans worldwide.
Black Myth: Wukong — Global Concert Tour AnnouncedGame Science has announced a global concert tour for their action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong, scheduled for 2026. The tour will feature 21 performances across 12 cities, blending traditional Chinese folk music with symphonic orchestration. Black Myth: Wukong is available on PlayStation 5, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox Series X, with Black Myth: Zhong Kui also in development.